This cable successfully introduces QED’s high end ‘X–Tube’ technology into a mid-priced product for the first time. The precise cylindrical construction of the silver-plated, 99.999% pure, oxygen free copper cables reduces the distortion caused by ‘skin effect’. The result is a completely neutral speaker cable that allows good hi-fi and home cinema equipment to shine.

The cable is a standard ‘figure 8’ configuration and is attractively finished, with each silver-plated core visible through a flexible 3.9mm diameter clear polyethylene outer sheath. For ease of assembly and to ensure correct speaker ‘phasing’ the inner spacers, which maintain the cylindrical configuration, are each coloured coded red or white.

The result is greater detail which would other wise be lost in ordinary cables.

All Airloc plugs used are the new Forte range of plugs.

Why choose QED AIRLOC Forte?

When AIRLOC Forte plugs are fitted to a cable they are subjected to such high pressure they undergo a process called 'cold welding' which transforms the plug and cable into one solid piece of metal. The graph below shows that when full pressure is reached, resistance is at a minimum. In addition, because all the air has been removed, there will be no degradation of sonic performance caused by oxidisation of the contact area, for the whole lifetime of your cable.

QED AIRLOC Forte plugs enable optimum performance and maintain signal integrity between amplifier and speaker. QED speaker cables only use 99.999% oxygen free copper, in many cases enhanced by silver plating. In order to maintain channel tonal balance and minimise speaker cable resistance you should make sure your cables are of equal length. Your dealer can help by recommending the correct cable for your system and terminating the cables to the exact length required using AIRLOC plugs.

Specification

Wire gauge - 16 AWG

Unique SPOFC triple braid 5 x 16 x 0.1mm

X-Tube™ technology

Jacket OD - 3.90mm

Cross-sectional area - 1.50mm²

Loop resistance - 0.021 Ω/m

Capacitance - 50 pF/m

Inductance - 0.47 µH/m

Dissipation factor - 0.0006

Ideal for use in all installations

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Customer Reviews

I wanted to upgrade my system but did not have a lot of money, and after reading reviews in the magazines decided this would be a good investment, and have to say it was worth every Pennie, the difference is amazing, it has opened all the system up completely, recommended.NeilRating:

Although I had the cable terminated it was with me next day, and the terminations do make a good connection, and sound better,
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